Pella Christian Vs Grand View Christian Standout Prospects

Pella Christian vs. Grand View Christian was an action-packed and close game that showcased many elite young talents. Let's get right into the top prospects from this extremely competitive contest.    [player_tooltip player_id='2724147' first='Gilbert' last='Flagel'] had a dominant performance in this game. Gilbert did literally everything for Pella Christian, and without him they would have most likely lost. His skill at his size is mesmerizing. His handle, footwork, touch, shooting, passing, and fluidity are all extremely impressive. Out of the triple threat, he pulled up in the midrange and hit tough shots, and exploded downhill for finishes around the rim. He is super shifty at his size, and his dribbling was outstanding. Consistently, he shook defenders off the dribble and created shots for himself at every level of the court. He was also very difficult to slow down in the post, as he got great position around the rim throughout this game. His elite repertoire of skills makes him a fantastic isolation scorer that draws lots of help defenders, and he is great at drawing help and then diming up his teammates at the last second with accurate passes. His instincts as a scorer and passer are special, and he has a unique finesse to his game that makes him a difficult force to bottle up, especially with how versatile his skill set is, with him being a threat from outside and around the rim, which allows him to draw many fouls. He did all this while being impactful on the glass and on defense. He blocked many shots in this game and guarded every position. At the end of the game, with three seconds left, he blocked the game-winning shot, securing the win for his team. [player_tooltip player_id='2724147' first='Gilbert' last='Flagel'] truly had one of the most impressive performances I have seen so far this season.     [player_tooltip player_id='2287857' first='Brayden' last='Hoben'] was an impactful force throughout this game. The combination of his speed, size, and balance made him a tough matchup for every defender in this game. He attacked the rim with no mercy and has a nice handle that allows him to get to the paint consistently. He was elite in this game at avoiding defenders ripping at his handle in the gaps, with smart dribble pickups and balance, keeping the ball out of harm's way. He was great at using his body to shield off defenders and create angles for himself to finish around the rim, which he converted at a high clip with his nice touch. His exceptional footwork also made him a very difficult scorer to stop in the post and around the rim in general. Even when he was moving at high speeds, he was a very functional passer. Grand View Christian trusted him to run the offense on the perimeter, where he read actions at a high level and made many great passes leading to open shots. He grabbed many rebounds in this game as well and finished and-one putbacks. Overall, [player_tooltip player_id='2287857' first='Brayden' last='Hoben'] was elite in the paint and on the perimeter in this game.     Garrett Wielard showcased his high-level guard skills in this game. Garrett got to the paint at will. His handle was always in control, and he was great at attacking downhill and getting to the rim. In the paint, he displayed lots of patience off two feet, pump faking and going up strong through contact for nice finishes around the rim. He showed that he has touch with both hands around the rim and created many close-range shots with his footwork and change of pace. He was elite as a passer in this game. His processing speed while flying downhill is special. He drew advantages with his speed and dropped off bounce passes to his teammates at the perfect times, creating wide-open looks around the rim. He really sees the floor at a high level, and he threw many tough skip passes in this game, showing his high feel. He was also a very engaged defender in this game and picked up many steals.     William Seyler had a great all-around performance. His ball handling and speed made him a constant presence in the paint in this game. His change of pace and footwork allowed him to create many shots for himself at the rim. Around the rim, he showcased many acrobatic and athletic finishes. His control and balance while flying toward the rim at high speeds is special. He pulled off a spin move at full speed on the fast break and finished the layup like it was nothing. He jumped around and through three defenders and made a floater with his soft touch. He has an extremely special ability to finish through traffic at high speeds. He also showcased some nice passing skills, while being a high-energy defender who got many steals with his quickness in short spaces.     Colton Hoben made plays all over the court in this game. For starters, he got to the rim and finished off two feet at a high level. His touch through contact was very impressive, and he finished many tough looks in this game. He got to the rim with his great bend and skill as a driver. He also hit threes off the catch and spaced the floor. He was a super high-energy and engaged defender who made many hustle plays. He got many steals in the passing lanes and was always making high-effort plays, diving for loose balls and throwing them off opponents to gain his team extra possessions.

Pella Christian vs. Grand View Christian was an action-packed and close game that showcased many elite young talents. Let's get right into the top prospects from this extremely competitive contest.